Research · Evaluation · Innovation

Better evidence.
Better decisions.
Better health.

MCRC Health helps health organizations, nonprofits, research teams, pharmaceutical and digital health companies, and policymakers understand needs, evaluate outcomes, and put evidence into practice.

We offer program evaluation, clinical trial design, qualitative and quantitative analysis, evidence synthesis, and implementation research—from focused projects to ongoing partnerships.

From evidence to impact
01Rigorous research
02Actionable evaluation
03Responsible AI
Built forHealth systemsCommunity organizationsGovernmentsResearch teams

What we do

Clarity for complex health challenges.

We combine academic-level rigour with practical delivery—helping partners design better studies, understand what works, and turn evidence into action.

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Research

Study design, applied research, mixed methods, data analysis, scientific writing, and knowledge translation.

Plan a study →
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Evaluation

Program evaluation, logic models, performance measurement, implementation studies, and decision-ready reporting.

Evaluate impact →

Our approach

Rigour without losing sight of the real world.

Strong methods matter. So do context, lived experience, implementation, and the decisions that follow.

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Methodologically strong

Careful planning and transparent methods designed to produce trustworthy findings.

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Grounded in partnership

Questions and solutions shaped with the people, providers, and systems closest to the work.

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Built for use

Clear outputs that support policy, practice, funding, implementation, and learning.

JARAJudgment-Free Assessment
& Resource Assistant

Flagship innovation

Responsible AI, developed with evidence—not assumptions.

JARA is an AI conversational and service-navigation platform being developed by MCRC Health for adults with substance-use concerns. It is designed to support self-reflection, provide evidence-informed information, and connect people with appropriate services and recovery supports.

  • Co-designed with people with lived experience and frontline professionals
  • Built around clinical research, safety validation, privacy, and transparency
  • Designed to complement—not replace—human care
Explore JARA →

About MCRC Health

Research expertise with an implementation mindset.

MCRC Health is a founder-led research, evaluation, and health innovation consultancy operated by Marshall Clinical Research Consulting, Inc.

Tyler Marshall, PhD, MPH, leads each engagement directly. Additional researchers, clinicians, technical specialists, and people with lived experience are brought into projects when their expertise is needed.

PhD · MPHResearch leadership
Health + AICross-sector expertise
Founder-ledDirect senior involvement

What collaborators say

Trusted for rigour, clarity, and leadership.

Selected feedback from research collaborators of Marshall Clinical Research Consulting, now operating as MCRC Health.

“I highly recommend working with Dr. Tyler Marshall for his exceptional qualitative and survey research skills. … Tyler’s methodological expertise is an asset to research projects with diverse stakeholders or other complexities. Tyler’s emphasis on good methodology is important to the generation of successful peer-reviewed publications in quality journals.”
Dr. Nathan Rider, MDDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
“Dr. Tyler Marshall is an extremely rigorous and diligent researcher who brings great value to research projects. He first seeks to thoroughly understand a research question and its context. He then meticulously develops methodology for data collection and evaluation. I have worked with Dr. Marshall on many projects and would highly recommend his research facilitation skills.”
Dr. Richard Lewanczuk, MD, PhDProfessor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta
“Constructively critical and balanced in approach, Tyler applies in-depth knowledge, skills, and experience to generate balanced and relevant solutions in the health context. With broad experience in relevant academic research and real-world implementation science in mental health and addiction, Tyler is an excellent project partner.”
Dr. Andrew J. Greenshaw, PhD, FRSAProfessor and Associate Chair of Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta

Start a conversation

Have a research or evaluation question?

Whether you’re planning a new program, assessing outcomes, preparing a funding application, or making sense of existing data, we can help define a practical approach.

Tell us what you’re working on, the questions you need answered, and your timeline. We’ll discuss the scope, deliverables, and whether MCRC Health is a good fit.

Discuss your projecttyler@mcrchealth.comBased in Edmonton · Available for projects internationally